German

German Course Offerings

German course offerings will be found under the 4 letter code of GERM in the course listing.

101, 102 – Beginning German (3, 3)

Grammar, emphasis on gaining rapid comprehension and developing fluency in spoken German. Introduction to reading German. Learning to write German. Students with credit for a higher level course in German may not take this course.

201, 202 – Intermediate German (3, 3)

Prerequisites: GERM 102 or equivalent for 201; GERM 201 or equivalent for 202. Grammar review, concentration on reading for comprehension. Honing of oral skills and writing German. Readings in GERM 202 focus on global issues. Students with credit for a higher level course in German may not take this course.

301 – Study Abroad Reflection (1)

Prerequisite: GERM 202 or equivalent. A reflection course for students of German to complete after returning from an approved study abroad program in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland.

311 – Introduction to German Literature (4)

Prerequisite: GERM 202 or equivalent. Emphasizes texts from the 19th and 20th centuries. Close attention paid to form, content, motifs, character analysis, and social and cultural background.

313 – Business German (4)

Prerequisite: GERM 393 or equivalent This course provides students with the basic communicative skills in the German language as used in German business and economics. It introduces students to the economic role of the German-speaking countries in the global economy. Topics include German economic geography, German business and economics terminology in finance, the social welfare system, transport system, the structure of corporations, and the code of behavior in the business world. Students will develop their skills in listening comprehension, reading comprehension, speaking, and writing.

317 – German Civilization (4)

Recommendations: two German 300-level courses. Survey of the culture and civilization of the German-speaking areas, with emphasis on Germany.

Prerequisites: GERM 202 must be completed before starting this sequence. GERM 394 is a prerequisite for 395. Intensive written and oral language practice. Designed to expand the student’s active vocabulary and help the student develop his or her own style. Emphasis on global issues in 394 and 395.

485 – Seminar in German (4)

Prerequisites: two German 300-level courses. Selected topics in German literature, German cultural studies, or Germanic linguistics.

491, 492 – Individual Study (1-6, 1-6)

Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor.

499 – Internship (1-6)

Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. Supervised off-campus experience developed in consultation with the department. No credit toward major.